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This book examines the life of Jackie Robinson, describing how he faced the challenges of being the first African American player in major league baseball.
Quick Summary
Jackie Robinson: Hero on the Baseball Field follows Jackie Robinson as he breaks the color barrier in major league baseball, describing how he faced discrimination while becoming the first African American player in the sport's history. The book covers themes of courage, perseverance, standing up against racism, and the importance of being a team player despite facing intense pressure and hostility from teammates and fans. If your kid likes the Who HQ biography series like Who Was Jackie Robinson?, they'll love this accessible early reader version that brings Robinson's groundbreaking story to younger readers. This book is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade, particularly ages 5-9, and works well for early readers at a 3.3 reading level.